By: Laura Bennett
Naaa timbetcha, babageesh bababa! Sa doom…
Few grown adults know the real lyrics to Circle of Life, but nonetheless we’ll belt them out until we’re transported back to our childhood and our first encounter with The Lion King.
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‘Spider-Man Far From Home’ is the Right Mix of Depth and Fun
By: Laura Bennett
After the events of Avengers: Endgame, it’s unsurprising Marvel wanted to follow it up with a story about where Peter Parker is now. Don’t worry, no spoilers here.
Genius amid Tragedy – ‘Tolkien’ Biopic a Moving Portrayal of Author
By: Clare Bruce
He’s the man who inspired one of the greatest film franchises in history, so it was only a matter of time before the life of J.R.R. Tolkien was brought to the big screen.
‘MIB International’ a Great New Take on the 90s Hit
By: Laura Bennett
Just as Will Smith was critiqued for stepping into Robin Williams’ shoes in Aladdin, now Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson are being critiqued for their take on the 90s mega-hit, Men in Black.
Plenty of Heart-Warming Messages in ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’
By: Laura Bennett
Leaving a pet home alone, you do wonder what they get up to when no-one’s looking. Do they really long for our return? Or are we interrupting their wild block parties with other furry comrades?
Godzilla II – Oversized Monsters and Escapism [Movie Review]
By: Laura Bennett
It’s doubtful anyone going to see Godzilla II is expecting it to be the hot blockbuster of 2019. The reason we see oversized monster movies is for the escapism, the humour, and the outright ridiculousness of the spectacle before us.
‘Aladdin’ Remake Throws a ‘Fresh Prince’ Twist on the ’90s Classic
By: Laura Bennett
Disney’s sure getting good at live-action remakes – or at the very least, prolific! It’s fast becoming their latest formula, with reimagined childhood classics like Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo, Mary Poppins Returns – and now, Aladdin.
“Poms” a Warm-Hearted Comedy [Movie Review]
By: Laura Bennett
Culturally, we seem to be pretty set on the idea that ageing and restriction go hand in hand. But, if living in a retirement community is anything like it’s portrayed in Poms, you’ll want to rid yourself of your younger years real quick.
Breakthrough: Miracle on Ice?
By: Rusty Wright
Ever meet someone who died…and lived to tell about it? Breakthrough tells a startling, back-from-the-brink recovery story that’s sure to leave you scratching your head, even if you don’t share the grateful mother’s faith-miracle conclusions.
Captain Marvel – Should She Really Be Our Leader? [Movie Review]
By: Laura Bennett
With internet trolls hating on Captain Marvel and an article questioning whether women should be heroes over men, the 21st flick in the Marvel Universe is really ruffling some feathers.